toy
Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: toyspast: toyedpp: toyeding: toying
The word evokes a sense of playfulness and lack of seriousness. When used as a noun, it refers to an object designed for amusement, often carrying a connotation of childhood innocence or, conversely, a trivial luxury for an adult.
Countable when referring to a physical plaything like a doll or a car. Uncountable when referring to the general category of playthings in a collective sense.